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Goldsboro, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Kent County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
259 Population 332/sq mi density
$39,643 Median Income $13,608 per capita
$204,200 Home Value $319,933 Zillow
$1,639 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
108 Violent Crime/100K 2,421 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$39,643 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$204,200 home value, $1,639/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Goldsboro, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,643
47% below
$13,608 per capita
Home Value
$204,200
28% below
Zillow: $319,933
Median Rent
$1,639/mo
41% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
108/100K
72% below
2,421/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
80% below
49.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
38.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Goldsboro Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Goldsboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
53%
Home Value
72%
Rent
141%
Poverty
313%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Goldsboro a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Goldsboro residents earn a median household income of $39,643 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,608. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,852 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Goldsboro is $204,200 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,933. Median rent is $1,639/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Goldsboro reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,421/100K.

Education

6.9% of adults in Goldsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 49.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Goldsboro has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population259
Median Age27.1 yrs
Density332/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$39,643
Per Capita$13,608
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty38.8%
County GDP$11,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105

Housing

B+
Home Value$204,200
Rent$1,639
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$319,933
Housing Units95
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent108/100K
Property2,421/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death10,078/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation51 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+49.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute35 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Goldsboro was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.